Glorious weather enhances some of the details of our restoration. This year’s #flagshipoftheyear is showing up her shapes on the #Thames @nationalhistoricships @littleshipsdunkirk #classicyacht #cruises #woodenboatrestoration 
Great work by @dukeandsons with the straps protecting the varnished swivel handrails #craftmanship #leather #vintageboat #yachtvarnish #flagshipoftheyear 
Cruise on the #thames to meet sister @nationalhistoricships St Joan former Flagship Award. Meeting other vintage boats for a well deserved celebration weekend #flagshipoftheyear @ShipshapeNet #historicship @littleshipsdunkirk 
Honoured that @Breda1931 has been awarded the @nationalhistoricships 2021 Operational Flagship award. We will be delighted to fly the Flagship Broad Pennant and share activities #flagshipoftheyear #shipshapenetwork #historicships @littleshipsdunkirk 
81 years ago the Evacuation of the BEF from Northern France began. Approximately 338,000 lives were saved, approximately 850 private boats sailed from Ramsgate, over 250 were lost. For every seven soldiers who escaped through Dunkirk, one man was left behind as a prisoner of war. The rescue operation turned a military disaster into a story of heroism which served to raise the morale of the British, the phrase "Dunkirk Spirit" is still used to describe courage and solidarity in the face of adversity. Breda captained by Lieut R. W. Thompson crossed the channel 3 times in 6 days. On the last journey she brought back a load of Dutch soldiers from the town of Breda 
Another nice practice cruise in great company 
It has been a huge privilege to participate in the @littleshipsdunkirk tribute sail past at Home Park in honour of HRH Prince Philip and welcome our Honorary Admiral HRH Prince Michael of Kent 
Ready for a fabulous weekend on the river with @littleshipsdunkirk 
Glad to have finally received @Breda1931 marine matts all the way from @fenderdesign Now we just need to wait for end of lockdown #thames #rivercruise #adls #marine #woodenboat #classicyacht #dunkirklittleship